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Final Score

Name: Final Score
Director: Arizal
Released: 1986
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1986

TV-MA

Director

Arizal

Runtime

88 minutes

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Final Score is a quintessential 1980s action movie that prioritizes genre clichés over social complexity. The narrative structure revolves around traditional masculinity and the pursuit of personal retribution. While the Indonesian setting introduces geographic diversity, the story remains anchored in a Western-centric viewpoint. Character dynamics reinforce established social hierarchies rather than deconstructing them. Ultimately, the film serves as a straightforward revenge thriller. It relies on conventional archetypes for its heroes and villains, offering little in the way of diverse representation or systemic critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Final Score have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a strictly heterosexual storyline focused on revenge. There is no indication of queer romantic undertones or non-binary identities.

How does Final Score portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male protagonist driven by a desire for revenge due to the loss of his father. Julia, however, also seeks vengeance and plays a significant role in the plot as a companion to the male lead.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Final Score?

Fair

Set in Indonesia, the film showcases a multicultural environment. However, the narrative often focuses on the perspective of a Western veteran, using the 'outsider in a foreign land' cliché without challenging racial hierarchies.

How does Final Score represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film emphasizes individualistic vigilante justice and personal honor, aligning with traditional 1980s Western cinematic values and morality centered on personal actions.

Does Final Score include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed as central to the character arcs or narrative ability to act.

Present on Screen

The Indonesian setting provides a multicultural backdrop for the action.
Julia drives the plot with her own personal motivation for revenge.

Limited or Absent

The narrative heavily relies on traditional, actively leading male protagonists.
The story follows standard 'outsider' clichés that center a Western perspective.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary characters.

Official Synopsis

Richard Brown, a decorated Vietnam War veteran now living in Indonesia, discovers that gunmen invaded his home, murdered his son, Bobby, (preparing to celebrate his 8th birthday), and gang-raped and murdered his wife, Florinda. Vowing revenge, he begins to track down the culprits, learning in the process that they're in the employ of a business rival named Hawk. At one point he's captured, beaten, and tortured but then he's rescued by Julia, Hawk's personal secretary, who also seeks revenge on her employer for causing the death of her sister. Brown eventually finds and confronts Hawk at Hawk's fortress-like compound.

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